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I used to tell myself that I would dedicate myself to getting healthy "later," but "later" never came. I ate very unhealthy foods and always told myself I would start eating healthier "tomorrow." I needed to start exercising, but I would tell myself I would join the gym "next month." When I reached a milestone birthday, I realized that I had set so many health goals that had come and gone in the past decade and had to finally get serious about getting healthy. I then began researching health tips online and found quite a few that inspired me to finally start eating healthy and getting into shape. I still have a ways to go, but I am finally now on the way to achieving my goals! I know so many health blogs inspired me, so I decided to create one of my own to share my health tips on!

Three Oddities That You May Want In A Family Doctor

30 December 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

When selecting a doctor for the entire family, the first things that you will consider are how they operate as a healthcare professional. You will take a look at their education, how long they have been in business, and the services that they offer. There are some further considerations that you may want to make when it comes to selecting a family medicine doctor. Here are three oddities that you may want to look for in a physician that treats your entire family. Read More …

Don’t Sign Informed Consent Forms Unless You Fully Understand The Risks & Benefits Of Treatment

20 November 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

When you are in extreme pain or are suffering from excruciating discomfort due to a medical condition, the information you receive from your doctors and other medical staff is pertinent to your health and, sometimes, to your survival. Before undergoing any treatment when there are risks involved, you will be asked to sign consent forms. It is extremely important that you understand what you are signing before you sign the consent forms. Read More …

Ways That Taking Yoga Can Help You During Drug Rehab

17 October 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Whether you've struggled to find success in a traditional drug rehabilitation setting or you're just looking for a different way to get through your chemical dependency, a holistic rehabilitation center might be the right choice for you. While the holistic approach to rehab shares some similarities with traditional rehab, the former also has some different elements that may resonate with you. Many holistic rehab centers take the approach of working on the body, mind, and spirit, and this can often mean that practices such as yoga are included in the rehab process. Read More …

4 Things About Diabetes And The Department Of Transportation Exam You Should Know

17 October 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

When it comes time for your next Department of Transportation (DOT) exam, you may find yourself facing a problem that's all-too-familiar to truckers everywhere: sugar in your urine. More than likely, you've just found out that you have diabetes, although there will be additional tests needed to confirm it. Here's what you need to know right now: 1. You aren't alone in your condition. It might help you to know that you're by no means alone in your situation -- truckers fail the urinalysis for sugar quite frequently because the risk of diabetes to the average trucker is 50% higher than it is to the general population. Read More …

Understanding Why Laser-Assisted Cataract Removal May Be Best

27 September 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you have cataracts in your eyes that have significantly affected your vision, then it may be wise to go through a cataract removal surgery. Your eye doctor will likely talk to you about the steps that are taken to complete the operation and how either a scalpel assisted or laser assisted treatment can be performed. If you are not feeling confident about a laser surgery over a traditional one, then keep reading to learn about some of the benefits of the procedure over a more traditional approach. Read More …

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Setting Health Goals Is Only the First Step

I used to tell myself that I would dedicate myself to getting healthy "later," but "later" never came. I ate very unhealthy foods and always told myself I would start eating healthier "tomorrow." I needed to start exercising, but I would tell myself I would join the gym "next month." When I reached a milestone birthday, I realized that I had set so many health goals that had come and gone in the past decade and had to finally get serious about getting healthy. I then began researching health tips online and found quite a few that inspired me to finally start eating healthy and getting into shape. I still have a ways to go, but I am finally now on the way to achieving my goals! I know so many health blogs inspired me, so I decided to create one of my own to share my health tips on!

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